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Congressional Recognition of SAS Institute's 50th Anniversary

Original title: HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAS INSTITUTE INC.

June 24, 2026

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What this does

This document serves as an official congressional record honoring a private corporation's milestone, reflecting its status as a significant employer and technological contributor in North Carolina and the federal sector.

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SAS Institute

The company is the subject of an official congressional recognition marking its 50th anniversary.

North Carolina residents

Residents are affected by the company's role as one of the state's largest employers.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

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Background

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the U.S. Congress, published by the Government Publishing Office. context

Summary

Representative Deborah K. Ross formally recognized the 50th anniversary of the SAS Institute, a major software company based in Cary, North Carolina. The statement highlights the company's growth from a 1976 agricultural data project to a global leader in analytics and its influence on workplace culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SAS Institute?

SAS Institute is a large, privately held software company based in Cary, North Carolina, specializing in statistical analysis and data analytics.

When was SAS Institute founded?

The company was founded in 1976 by Dr. James Goodnight and John Sall.

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The document highlights the early adoption of on-site childcare in the 1980s as a key part of the company's 'people-first' reputation.

SAS Institute

Connected Entities

personDeborah K. Ross“U.S. Representative from North Carolina who introduced the remarks.”Map →

organizationSAS Institute“A global software company headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, celebrating its”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“The agency that publishes the Congressional Record.”Map →

organizationU.S. Department of Agriculture“The agency for which SAS originally developed agricultural data analysis tools.”Map →

personJohn Sall“Co-founder of SAS Institute in 1976.”Map →

personJames Goodnight“Co-founder of SAS Institute in 1976.”Map →

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